One of our primary services as a digital marketing agency is helping online businesses of all sizes and stages run social media ads to grow their business. I’ve realized when talking to these clients that there are so many misconceptions about social media ad campaigns and the strategies that go into making those campaigns successful. Maybe you’ve been thinking about social media ads but are hesitant about adding them to your digital marketing strategy. Or maybe you’ve run ad campaigns and weren’t very pleased with your results. Either way, let’s debunk these top 10 misconceptions about social media advertising so…
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Everyone knows that running social media ads can be a game-changer for any online business. The possibilities are endless, but it’s more complicated than just hitting publish and watching the money roll in. (Wouldn’t that be nice?!) As an online business owner, you may have wondered if running social media ads is worth the extra money or if you should play it safe and stick to organic marketing. My goal today isn’t to influence you one way or another but instead to offer some actionable advice that you can use to run social media ads on a budget that will…
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As we approach the end of the year, you, as an online business owner, are starting to evaluate your business and wonder how to make the most of your remaining digital marketing budget. Q4 presents unique opportunities for high-impact campaigns, especially with holiday promotions in full swing. The key to maximizing your digital marketing budget for the holiday season is smart budgeting, strategic allocation, and leveraging every marketing dollar to maximize your return on investment (ROI). How? Let’s get into it. Content Overview: –Prioritize Your Winning Promotions–Invest in Retargeting Campaigns–Use Social Media to Your Advantage–Leverage Your Email List–Diversify Your Content…
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We’ve talked about preparing for your Black Friday and other holiday sales (which hopefully you’ve already started, if not finished), but have you also prepared for your post-sale strategies? Just because someone has already completed a purchase with your business doesn’t mean their lifetime value as a customer stops there. You can continue to nurture and market to your paid customers. After a holiday sale, it is the perfect time to ramp up your digital marketing strategy to take advantage of the Q4 increased spending. You can implement any of these six post-sale strategies to continue to grow your business…
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With only a few weeks left until the holiday season begins and those end-of-year deadlines close, many of my clients are focusing on increasing their total revenue for 2024. If you’ve been following me for a while, you might have noticed I’m strategy-focused. I don’t do things just to do them… and I’m constantly looking at my business and trying to find ways to improve and streamline my processes. Recently, that has included examining what increases my revenue as an online business owner and how I can prioritize those revenue-generating activities in the coming weeks. Is that something you want…
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Podcasting has become a powerful medium for storytelling, education, and entertainment. It’s a platform that allows creators to connect with audiences personally. But how do you ensure your podcast reaches the ears of those who would most appreciate it? How do you grow your audience and promote your podcast effectively? These are questions that many podcast creators grapple with. This comprehensive guide aims to provide you with actionable podcast marketing tips. These tips will help you enhance your podcast promotion efforts and boost your audience growth. So, if you’re ready to take your podcast to the next level, let’s dive…
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You know you should be marketing your business. Still, as a small business owner, you’re most likely already wearing many different hats, and adding marketing to your never-ending list of to-do items can feel overwhelming. And if you don’t have experience in marketing, it can not only feel overwhelming; it can be a rabbit hole that you get sucked into again and again. The solution? A digital marketing virtual assistant! Many of my clients will tell me how much time they spend in these rabbit holes. They are looking for help with a particular marketing objective; Google it, and the…
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Social media has become an integral part of our lives. It has changed how we communicate and interact with each other and how we operate our businesses. With millions of users on various social media platforms, it can be challenging for small business owners to stand out and connect with their target audience. One way to make your business stand out on social media is to showcase your brand personality. Doing so can build a strong connection with your audience and differentiate you from your competitors. If you feel that your brand’s social media presence is a bit scattered, or…
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Welcome to the dawn of the remote revolution, where virtual teams reign supreme! This isn’t just a fad in digital marketing – it’s the new standard. Why? Think cost-effectiveness, unparalleled flexibility, access to a global talent pool, and productivity levels that defy expectations. Understanding how to use a virtual digital marketing team is the key! But hey, let’s not ignore the quirks of remote work! From communication glitches to collaboration hurdles and the occasional dance of performance management, it’s not all smooth sailing. Fear not, dear readers! In this blog, I’m here to spill the beans on the secrets to…
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What is the secret to finding and working with a virtual assistant team? Simple: you need to connect with the right people. Trust me, I know this from personal experience! Years ago, I was a “lone wolf” virtual assistant. If my clients needed social media written, blogs edited, sales funnels designed, or email newsletters sent, it would be me behind the computer. While my business was thriving, I certainly wasn’t. The stress was starting to get to me. And even worse, because I was doing EVERYTHING myself, I was limiting my business’s growth. I couldn’t take on new clients because…
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